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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How do Waterman and Chris differ? (from Chapter 8, Alaska)

Chris burned his money, but Waterman always had money with him.

Chis was short and Waterman was very tall.

Chris was afraid of the water and Waterman feared heights.

Chris was able to make friends, Waterman was socially awkward.

2.

Why did Chris decide to go to San Diego? (from Chapter 6, Anza-Borrego)

To catch a train to Alaska.

To catch a steamer going up the coast to Alaska.

To get a suntan at the beach before heading North.

To find work for money for his Alaskan trip.

3.

What comment does Krakauer make about Chris's fondness for Jack London? (from Chapter 5, Bullhead City)

That London lectured against doing exactly what Chris was doing.

That London's books had all been proven to be false.

That Chris did not recognize London's lifestyle was different from the people he wrote about.

That London had never actually been in Alaska.

4.

Why did the Candless family not follow the route Chris had taken to get to the bus as Billie wanted? (from Epilogue)

The river had changed course and Chris's route was no longer possible.

They did not have good directions from Chris's journal.

The Teklanika River was running too high, and the group was advised not to attempt it.

There was no time to take that route as Chris had done.

5.

After Chris left home, why didnn't Carine get upset when he won't tell her where he was? (from Chapter 12, Annandale)